Brick and Mortar Store Hardware Solutions
Creating a positive customer experience in your brick and mortar store starts with investing in essential hardware solutions. Discover which ones you need.
What to Look for in a Convenience Store POS System
If convenience stores have one goal, it’s to live up to their name. Providing a convenient experience should be a top priority, offering the essentials to traveling, commuting, or otherwise in-a-rush customers. However, without a modern, robust convenience store POS system at the helm of their operations, these stores won’t be able to provide the…
3 Summer Retail Ideas for Your Business
The summer season is almost upon us, and while for many this signals long nights and longer weekends, for retailers this can only mean a lull in business is soon to come. The reality is that as the weather warms, many consumers will trade in their Saturday shopping trips for beach days, outdoor concerts, sporting…
Retail Technology in 2021: 5 Must-Have Solutions
The past year has been challenging for every industry. With lockdowns and restrictions due to the pandemic, retailers have had to reimagine how they do business, utilizing new methods to offer convenience and safety to customers and staff alike. Retail trends that were rising in popularity, such as online shopping, have become even more popular…
Retail Theft: 3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Updated Technology
Retail industry veterans are well-versed in the significance of reducing shrink in their stores. According to the 2020 National Retail Security Survey, shrink is at an all-time high, accounting for 1.62% of a retailer’s bottom line and costing the industry as a whole almost $62 billion. Seven in ten retailers report a shrink rate that…
2020 Retail Holiday Forecast
It’s no secret the 2020 holiday season will look a little different for shoppers this year. Although pandemic recovery has increased overall sales recently, it’s critical to look within the industry and prepare in advance for your retail business. This year presented many retail business challenges, but looking ahead will provide support to keep doors…
4 Trends in Retail Store Traffic
The effects of COVID-19 can be felt industry-wide. Brick-and-mortar stores were already struggling prior to the pandemic. The virus has only sped up this shift. That being said, until online orders can be delivered instantly, there will always be a place for brick-and-mortar. Physical store locations won’t go away. They just need to adapt to…
Crucial Technology in Retail Stores for Future Success
It’s been over half a year since the world first learned of a novel coronavirus sweeping the globe. Though the retail industry was poorly-equipped to handle it in the beginning, it has since learned how to adapt. Now that retailers have had some time to observe how the pandemic has impacted the industry, it’s becoming…
3 Ways to Improve the In-Store Customer Experience
Brick-and-mortar was hit hard in the beginning of the pandemic, and while we still aren’t out of the woods, in-store operations have begun to resume in areas deemed safe. Many retailers are focused on making up for lost time by improving their in-store customer experience. Customers are still wary of venturing outside of their homes…
How to Increase Sales with Contactless Solutions in Retail Business
As the country begins to lift social distancing orders and retailers begin to reopen their doors, it’s important to keep in mind that customers, while itching to get out, are still very cautious to do so. They’ll make safety a priority and choose businesses that do the same. In order to encourage customers to return…